HOW SPAIN RECEIVED THE GERMAN NOTE.

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2997, 7 February 1917, Page 5

HOW SPAIN RECEIVED THE GERMAN NOTE.

... , ... , Madrirt, February f>. The German submarine Note was a . stunning and unexpected Wow to Spain. Ministerial organs describe it as an attempt to blackmail neutrals into saving Germany by securing a favourable* peace. The clerical and reactionary Germanic .Press endeavour to belittle ruthless submarining, but shipping is paralysed, and every industry affected, Pro-Germans are spreading reports that Germany is willing to purehasis the Spanish orange crop, establish fruit and preserving industries, and sell the interned steamers to Spain — The "Times." WATCHING INTERNED SHIPPING. London, February 5. Hie "Daily ielegraph's" correspondent at Madrid states that a Spanish cruiser has been stationed at tlio mouth of Las Pal mas Harbour to prevent the escape of interned German and Austrian ships. The authorities' have forbidden vessels to enter or depart frou. the harbour after sunset. There is strong anti-German feeling throughout tho Canary Islands, whero distress is prevalent owing to tho stopping of tho exportation of fruit. There are 30,000 unemployed in GraJid Canary alone. The price of food has risen 200 per cent. —Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn. AMERICA'S CALL TO NEUTRAL NATIONS DO LIKEWISE TO 'ADVANCE THE CAUSE OF PEACE. Washington, February 5. The State Department's message to the 'Ambassadors in ucutfal countries says: —"Notify tho Government that tho President believes it would make for the peace of the world if other neutral countries took similar action. Report fully on tho reception of this (suggestion." A SOP TO THE DUTCH (Rec. February 6, 8.45 (im.) ; London, February 5. 'A ! Germau wireless Press message io-day announces that there is general satisfaction in the Dutch shipping world over tho change of tho boundary of i the barred zone, thus opening a dangerless road for Dili-ell ships. This is described as "a new proof that Germany is taking, an interest in the consideration of neutrals."—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.-Reuter. . THE RUPTURE WITH AUSTRIA NOT YET A FACT, BUT INEVITABLE 1. , 1 ■ _ Washington, February 5. Austria's formal announcement of adhesion to the Germans' submarine . campaign has been received. Presumably Count TarnowsM (Austrian Am- • bassador) will return to Europe with Count Bernstorff. London, February 5. The report from Paris that America had broken off relations with Aus-tria-Hungary appears to have been premature. > 'The latest Washington ad-, vices state that diplomatio relations with Austria hang by a slender' thread— Renter. ' . . . New York, February 5. It is re|x>rted that negotiations aro proceeding between America and Austria, to induco Austria not to ondorso Germany's submarino position. Tims a break of relations may be avoided. Germany may bo influenced to reconsider her decision.—Aus.-N.Z. Cablo Assn. (Ree., February 6, 11.10 p.m.) Washington, February 5. The break with Austria is only a matter of hours. 'Turkey and Bul-i . garia may ho included. THE PASSING OF BERNSTORFE. ' * ' \ (Rec. February 6, 11.30 p.m.) Washington, February 5. Count Bernstorff, with his staff, their wives and children, and all the German Consuls, comprising 2000. -will leave New York . for Christiania on Fobruar.v 13. Their steamer will follpw a safo courso prescribed by Ger-many.—Aus.'-N.Z. Cable Assn., AMERICA'S 'INTERESTS IN GERMANY. (Rcc. February 6, 11.10 p.m.) . c. • L ~ „ , , , - Washington, February 5. opam has accepted the charge of American diplomatic interests in Germany.—Router. / AMERICANS IN TURKEY FEARS FOR THEIR, SAFETY. /Ty „ . Washington, February 5. ' ■ . . (Rec. l'ebruary 6, 11.30 p.m.) Apprehension is felt for the safety of two thousand Americans in Turkey. The Government is considering tho question of sending; warshma l/o make a demonstration and prevent a massacre.—Aus-.-N.Z. Cable Assn. MEXICO A POSSIBLE, GERMAN ALLY \ ' i / (Rec. February 6, 11.10 p.m.) ' , Ijrom a semi-official source it is learned J Renter 8 " P " * ™ Mexico as Germany's possible ally.GEKMANS " HEDGING " ON THEIR' NOTE "GERMANY HAD INTENDED, ETC.,' ETC." Advices from Berlin express regret that PreJdeut'wiknn £" tenldf® an i -°, tsrpr ° tatinll "' Licll Germany did not intend. Grnnaiy fn" tended to provide measures to grant damages to neutrals.-Aus.™ Cable Tho Press Bureau states tKat a wireless message from * that srs z Eft xt&ssutk «• **sss ; (Rec. February 6, 8.45 p.m.) N • The news tha.t Germany is reconsidering her submarine"rinlfnw'inoo f" I no surprise in American diplomatio circles in London, where it is - simply a proof that tho Kaiser is angling for time and • S clumsy manner to play with America. President Wilson's action is virtually an ultimatum. Germany merely wants to mako it annmr +W r i,„ i.„ V. ' badly treated, and has done everything possible to conciliate American official opinion American telegrams stato that Washington knows nothrae about any negotiations or concessions. ® auout w i». off, tatfctth. tion. Some of tho pubho profess to doubt tho news nt-Wo j„„„i " , that President Wilson has given the Note the internrpl-itinn f rc £ r et not intended. It is stated that the measure wereTotlntend^T*? M CahloAssn 11 ' ™'° nCC ° SSi ' V ° f Gcmfn^-Ml! THE SUPER-FRIGHTFUL WAR AMERICAN NAVAL CONVOY DISCUSSED The Government is considering the question American Line.-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. ' conv « lu S ™»ob of tho ra ;3; e ™ sffipping companies say they would rather than consent, to decorate them with the grotesque siena Hermit cn^Li-. • j to secure immunity.-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn g bermany suggests m order - • . AMERICAN SAILOR REPORTED KILLED 'A' message from Loudon states that a steamer kvestone, killing an American sailor.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. (Rec. February 6, 6.40 p.m.) TL i i • u l urni • London, February G. Iho Admiralty reports:- ho .survivors from tho torpedoed British steamer Laveston (1781 tons) report that the ship was sunk by shell lire from "'ti aband , oncd 4 'J «nking ship, and tho submarine then shelled their boats. The master and three seamen woro killed, and the sec-